Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition where a person feels compelled to move their legs, particularly when in bed and trying to sleep.<\/p>\n
Restless legs syndrome also includes other sensations such as tingling, tugging, itching, aching, burning, twitching, throbbing, or a creepy-crawly sensation that causes patients to jiggle their legs to find relief. It disrupts sleep and, in some cases, leads to insomnia, as patients anticipate yet another night filled with unbearable symptoms.<\/p>\n
There are several causes, with venous disease being a major contributor.
\nOther conditions such as iron deficiency, renal disease, diabetes, Parkinsons and peripheral neuropathy are also known causes.
\nSimple treatment may include limiting caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.<\/p>\n
Back in 1944, Dr Karl A Ekbom linked restless legs syndrome (RLS) with vein disease.
\nIn 2008 a team of doctors, led by C.A. Hayes, conducted a study with 35 patients who had RLS<\/a> ranging from moderate to severe who also had superficial venous insufficiency (SVI).
\nThey found that the RLS symptoms in a majority of their patients improved after treating their venous disease.
\nNearly 89 percent of the patients reported a distinct improvement, while more than 50 percent of the patients reported that most of their symptoms had vanished as a result of the treatment.
\nIn addition, 31 percent of the patients experienced total relief.<\/p>\n